Thread: WinAPI w/o windows prog?

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    WinAPI w/o windows prog?

    Is it possible to use windows functions from a console program? Specifically functions that work with registry or display settings?

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    Re: WinAPI w/o windows prog?

    Originally posted by Imperito
    Is it possible to use windows functions from a console program? Specifically functions that work with registry or display settings?
    Yes

    Code:
    #include <windows.h>
    
    int main(){
    
    MessageBox(HWND_DESKTOP,"Hello World","" ,MB_OK);
    
    return 0;
    }

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    MessageBox(HWND_DESKTOP,"Thanks","" ,MB_OK);

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    maybe so but what's the point in having an ugly console window?

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    The fact that you do not need to know the full WinAPI and all those wierd handles for windows to do simple stuff.

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    Originally posted by cppdude
    maybe so but what's the point in having an ugly console window?

    what's the point in having your ugly avatar?

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